Sargon II, King of Assyria

Elayi's book is the only existing biography of Sargon II, the famous Assyrian king, who was a megalomaniac and a warlord. Among the most important questions addressed in the book are the following: what was his precise role in the disappearance of the kingdom of Israel? How did he succeed in en...

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Altri titoli:Sargon the Second, King of Assyria
Autore principale: Elayi, Josette 1943- (Autore)
Tipo di documento: Stampa Libro
Lingua:Inglese
Servizio "Subito": Ordinare ora.
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Pubblicazione: Atlanta SBL Press [2017]
In: Archaeology and biblical studies (number 22)
Anno: 2017
Periodico/Rivista:Archaeology and biblical studies number 22
(sequenze di) soggetti normati:B Sargon, II., Assyrien, König
Altre parole chiave:B Assyria History
B Assyria History, Military
B Biografia
B Sargon
B Sargon II King of Assyria (-705 B.C)
B Assyria
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Riepilogo:Elayi's book is the only existing biography of Sargon II, the famous Assyrian king, who was a megalomaniac and a warlord. Among the most important questions addressed in the book are the following: what was his precise role in the disappearance of the kingdom of Israel? How did he succeed in enlarging the borders of the Assyrian Empire by several successful campaigns? How did he organize his empire (administration, trade, agriculture, libraries)? What was the so-called 'sin" of Sargon?
Portrait of Sargon -- Sargon's Ascent to the Throne -- Heir to the Assyrian Empire -- The Conquest of the West -- The North-West of the Empire -- The Wars in the North of the Empire -- Neutralization of the Eastern States -- Recurring Problems in the South -- End of Reign -- Chronological Synthesis of Sargon's Reign
Descrizione del documento:Includes bibliographical references (pages 257-266) and index
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ISBN:1628371773